In a video chat on social media earlier this weekend, Roger Federer reaffirmed his wish to be in Tokyo in 2021 to play the Olympic Games — and to win a singles gold medal that is missing from his record.
After a year in which the WTA could not operate for five months and could not stage its lucrative WTA Finals, chairman and CEO Steve Simon tells Simon Cambers why there are reasons to be positive as we head into 2021
Tennis Majors surveyed tournament organisers on professional tours in 2021. Only a tiny minority say they are actively organising their events, and all of them know they are dependent on outside factors. This is the second volume in our 2021 tennis calendar series.
In an interview with Tennis Majors, WTA chairman Steve Simon tells Simon Cambers that he does not expect to see full stadiums again until late 2021 or even 2022, which means prize money will be cut next year.
The end of the year is often when players make coaching changes and 2020 is no different, with Karolina Pliskova, Aryna Sabalenka, Fabio Fognini and David Goffin among those shaking things up. Here’s our list of who’s in and who’s out for 2021
After losing his first three Grand Slam finals, Dominic Thiem landed his maiden major in dramatic circumstances at the US Open.
Rafael Nadal played only six events in 2020 but he showed that less can be more as he picked up two more titles, including another Roland-Garros victory.
Following some rough patches earlier in the season, Daniil Medvedev finished 2020 in perfect fashion by winning 10 straight matches to capture titles in Paris and London.
Three-time Grand Slam champion says players have a responsibility to act together if and when the Coronavirus is rolled out in 2021.
The former world No 1 endured plenty of challenges this year. We assessed how he has coped with both injuries and the coronavirus pandemic in addition to looking ahead at what may be in store for 2021.
Matteo Berrettini had a troubled 2020, with injury casting a shadow over much of his season, despite a win in the inaugural Ultimate Tennis Showdown.
Novak Djokovic started 2020 with a bang and finished with the year-end No 1 ranking, but the Serb had his share of struggles and turmoil as he fell short in his quest to add even more major titles to his name.
With the confidence gained from his US Open triumph, the Austrian is looking forward to more success in pivotal 2021 season.
The ATP Challenger Tour and all three of the main ITF branches (men’s, women’s and juniors) will continue play until early December. Here’s some of the action you can follow.
Novak Djokovic had no complaints after his hopes of a sixth ATP Finals title were taken away from him by Dominic Thiem in a thrilling three-set semi-final.
Novak Djokovic fights past Alexander Zverev on Friday afternoon to earn the second semifinal spot out of Group Tokyo 1970. Djokovic will run into Dominic Thiem during semi-final action on Saturday.
It was an outstanding, breakthrough year for the young Russian despite a slightly disappointing exit at the Nitto ATP Finals. Now he has plenty to look forward to in 2021.
Asked about reports that players may not be allowed to enter Australia until January, the world No 1 said he’s hopeful authorities will come up with a solution
The start of the 2021 tennis season appears to be in jeopardy as reports have surfaced that players will not be allowed to quarantine in Australia in December. This could potentially push back the start of the season or cancel previously scheduled tournaments.
In two thrilling sets, Dominic Thiem battles past Rafael Nadal at the Nitto ATP Finals on Tuesday. Thiem is now 2-2 in Group B round-robin competition, while Nadal is still alive at 1-1.
The old debate has reared up again at the Nitto ATP Finals – find out what some of the sport’s top stars have had to say.